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Economist Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median economist salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $101,407 per year, which is 11% below the national median and 6.3% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median

$101,407

vs State Avg

$-6,836

vs National

$-12,533

Cost of Living

86%

Economist Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level economist earns around $57,850, while experienced professionals earn up to $164,650 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$57,850

$-7,150 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$102,350

$-12,650 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$164,650

$-20,350 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile	Winston-Salem	NC State	National
10th Percentile	$55,180	$58,900	$62,000
25th Percentile	$72,980	$77,900	$82,000
Median (50th)	$101,407	$108,243	$113,940
75th Percentile	$137,950	$147,250	$155,000
90th Percentile	$176,220	$188,100	$198,000

Economist Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

How to Become a Economist in Winston-Salem

Education

Most economist positions require a master's degree. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

EconometricsStatistical AnalysisR/PythonEconomic ModelingResearch MethodsPolicy Analysis

Job Outlook

Nationally, economist employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.